Engineers who understand dimensional variation can improve product quality, optimize manufacturability and ensure components perform as intended throughout production.
The Applied Dimensional Analysis Microcredential equips engineers with practical skills in tolerance stack-up analysis and the design and application of gages and fixtures to verify product compliance and manufacturability.
Through hands-on, industry-focused coursework, you'll learn how to evaluate dimensional variation, analyze complex assemblies, apply ASME Y14.43 standards and design inspection methods that verify product compliance and manufacturability. Designed for engineers, quality professionals and manufacturing specialists, the program emphasizes real-world applications taught by experienced industry experts.
Learning Outcomes
- Analyze tolerance stack-ups to evaluate the effects of dimensional variation on part fit, function and assembly performance
- Apply ASME Y14.43 principles to the design, dimensioning and tolerancing of gages and fixtures
- Evaluate inspection data and geometric tolerances to determine part compliance and verify manufacturing quality
- Design functional gages and fixtures that support accurate measurement, inspection and assembly verification
- Assess manufacturing and inspection strategies to improve product quality, reduce variation and ensure compliance with engineering specifications
Courses
To get started, enroll in one of the two required courses. Earn your microcredential by completing both courses within two years.
If you'd like more information on our Microcredential, please email sce-engineering@uwm.edu.
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Stackable Credentials
Continue learning and earning valuable credentials. We recommend stacking your Applied Dimensional Analysis Microcredential with our Functional Dimensioning & Tolerancing Microcredential to earn our Dimensioning and Tolerancing Certificate.